New Mexico Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 18:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 7:32PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 6:32pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 732 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crossroads, or 20 miles north of Tatum, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Crossroads.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Lea County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov